So, you already know the meanings of the different colors for roses. Now, if you are thinking about giving flowers other than roses, you may be interested to know the meaning behind some of the more popular flowers. Lots of brides think about the meaning behind flowers when narrowing down their wedding choices. But it is also fun to think about when giving someone flowers. As mentioned earlier today, in Victorian times, flowers were used often to send messages to others. Sometimes the messages were sweet and heartfelt, but other times not so nice. As time went on, more and more flower definition dictionaries were published, sometimes with conflicting messages. In order to send the correct message to someone via flowers, the giver had to be sure the receiver had the same flower dictionary! To help you with some of the modern meanings of specific flowers, here is a list of some of the more popular flowers in florist shops today.
Anemone - forsaken
Bells of Ireland - good luck
Bird of Paradise - Joy
Chrysanthemum, red - I love you
Chrysanthemum, white - truth
Chrysanthemum, yellow - slighted love
Daffodil - unequaled love, you're the only one
Daisy - innocence, loyal love, purity
Heather, lavender - admiration, solitude
Heather, white - protection, wishes will come true
Hydrangea - thank you for understanding, frigidity, heartlessness
Ivy - faithfulness (just like it clings to walls!), affection
Orchid - love, beauty, refinement
Peonies - Happiness in marriage, happiness in life
Poppy, red - pleasure
Stargazer lilies, pink - prosperity
Stock - bonds of affection, promptness, you'll always be beautiful to me
Sweetpea - good-bye, blissful pleasure, thank you for a lovely time
Tulip - passion
[via flower blog, language of flowers] and
[images via glenn_e_wilson, patty colmer, and the marmots]
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